Episode Discussion - 5.04, "Fifty-One"

[htbthomas]

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[htbthomas]

Wow, everything with Skyler was just riveting tonight. I just can't predict how this is going to go at all...

[falafel_musings]

I know! Until last night, I thought Skyler was still likely to survive the show and maybe go into witness protection. Now I fear Walt's ultimate act of breaking bad will be murdering his wife.

[hanfastolfe]

Oh my!

And they say suicide attempts are usually cries for help; well, Skyler's all but shouting that from the rooftops: someone, help her with Walter White!

Wheeew, this show.

[htbthomas]

She couldn't have cried any louder for help -- and yet, I could also sense a little playacting mixed in as well -- she would do whatever she could to make Marie and Hank believe they should take the kids. I think the line between real and pretend is blurring for her just like Walt...

By the way, I showed up at the chat just a little while after you arrived. I try to get there early, but last night I was right on the dot. Sorry I missed you!

[frenchani]

Terrific piece. So many callbacks, and that incredible showdown between Walt and Skyler. So raw, so honest.

My review is up HERE.

[htbthomas]

The callbacks were fantastic! I kept talking to the TV about them, lol. :D

[pattieono]

I'm just de-lurking for the big "awwwww" moment of Jesse giving his daddy Walt a $5 thousand dollar watch. I think I saw Walt melting just a little........
http://www.amazon.com/Heuer-Monaco-Chronograph-Mens-Watch/dp/B002AK2O34/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1344278375&sr=8-3&keywords=tag+monaco+watch+mcqueen

[htbthomas]

I was really heartsick at seeing Jesse treat him most like the family Walt wants... with a relationship built on lies and manipulation. How sad! :'( When Jesse learns the truth... :O

[hanfastolfe]

I know! :( Oh, Jesse. *patpat* You need to do what Mike suggests and bug the hell out for a while.

[lmichelle599]

Anna Gunn was amazing in this ep. Based on this ep, she should get the Emmy.

The hat!!! Heisenberg's back, bitches.

[htbthomas]

I kept thinking the same! She should be nominated at the next Emmys, just like this year. And win! (Again, hopefully?)